The document emphasizes the critical role of databases in achieving success in DevOps by integrating database practices into software delivery, which enhances performance. Key recommendations include standardizing development practices, automating deployments, monitoring performance, and fostering collaboration among teams. It concludes with the importance of organizational culture and continuous improvement in DevOps maturity assessments.

1. Why the database is at the
heart of DevOps success
Steve Jones
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2. Steve Jones
Evangelist, Redgate Software
Editor, SQLServerCentral
28 years SQL Server data experience
DBA, developer, manager, writer, speaker in a variety of
companies and industries
Founder, SQLServerCentral
Currently the editor in chief, with the goal of helping you learn
to be a better data professional every day
11 year Microsoft Data Platform MVP
I have been honored to be recognized by Microsoft for the
as a Data Platform MVP working with SQL Server
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5. Key Findings - Year over Year

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Don’t Forget the Database
Integrating database work into
software delivery positively
contributes to SDO performance
Integrating database practices look
much like integrating ops work in
early days: communication, config
management, including teams,
visibility
Teams could think about this like
“shifting left”

7. New 2018 Performance Benchmarks

8. Standardize
team-based development
Protect
and preserve data
Automate
database deployments
Monitor
performance & availability

9. Standardize
team-based development

10. Standardization and Consistency
• Use naming standards (Phil Factor conventions)
• Avoid code smells with static analysis
• Use Version Control
• Test stored procedures and functions like you test app code

11. Automate
database deployments

12. Automation is Key
• Always validate code
• Always follow the same process and procedures
• Allows for practice and multiple deployment tests
• Ensures configurations match

13. Monitor
performance & availability

14. Monitor to Learn
• We certainly need to monitor to ensure efficient operation
• Learn from usage and performance data
• Find patterns and anti-patterns
• Feedback knowledge to development teams

15. DBA Dev
Collaboration is Important

16. Encourage collaboration
• Lunch and learn
• Share code
• Solve nagging problems
• Do favors for others
• Use Pull Requests to facilitate knowledge sharing

17. Teams Working Together

18. Build a DevOps Culture
• No elite teams – everyone does DevOps
• Build Teams – everyone succeeds or fails
• Reward creativity – allow for experimentation
• Respect Failure – grow and learn, don't blame and shame
• Management support – organization must adapt and processes
change

19. Summary
• DevOps without the database isn't DevOps
• Ensure consistent development practices
• Use monitoring to learn for the future
• Encourage sharing and collaboration
• Culture is key

20. Benchmark Your Maturity Level
See where you are, what you need, and what you can do next
Take a few minutes to complete our Database DevOps Maturity
Assessment
https://www.red-gate.com/solutions/maturity-assessment

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